Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Conference and Trade Show (2023)
Client Summary
Lauren Thompson with Johnny Morris, founder and CEO of Bass Pro Shops
By the Numbers
16 events
over 4 days
2 venues
Aquatica Orlando & Orange County Convention Center
20+ hours
of programming
11,000 people
attended
Applause
“Hats off to Don and the team. Their commitment, professionalism, and unwavering devotion to excellence showed through in shining colors this year in Orlando. The adjustments made to the Sunrise Celebration following a last-minute change with a keynote speaker was an incredible act of fortitude. Excellent work by all. Thank you!”
Rhett Evans
Chief Executive Officer
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)
Lauren Thompson
GCSAA Host
NBC Sports Next and Golf Channel
Ed Several
Chief Marketing Officer
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)
The GCSAA Conference and Trade Show is an industry-leading event for education, equipment, and networking for golf course management professionals. Attendees include golf course superintendents, owners/operators, builders, architects, general managers, chief operating officers, equipment manufacturers, appraisers, and distributors. Along with the trade show, GCSAA annual education conference provide attendees with over 35,000 hours of education.
OUR ROLE
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) selected Costante Group to provide creative and production services for the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show where several premier events accompany the conference. Costante Group was charged to deliver dynamic elements and engage the audience with a spectacular experience enticing them to return next year.
EXECUTION
Costante Group managed all creative development and production for GCSAA’s premier events. This included show calling, scripting, storyboarding, event rundowns, music selection, art direction, voiceover, music licensing, stage managing, and graphics. Costante Group facilitated the hiring and direction of onsite talent, entertainers, and stage guests.
Premier Events Included:
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- Equipment Managers Roundtable
- Welcome Reception at SeaWorld’s Aquatica
- Turfbusters Session
- Sunrise Celebration
- Trade Show Grand Opening
- Excellence in Government Affairs
- Leo Feser Award
- Turf Bowl Luncheon
- Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards
- Ladies Leading Turf Session
- GCSAA Foundation Donor and Grassroots Ambassador Reception
- Lightning Round Learning Session
- CTEM and Budding Award
- GCSAA Achievement Luncheon
- Flyaway Geese Dog Giveaway
- Sendoff Celebration
Applause
Rhett Evans
Chief Executive Officer
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
Lauren Thompson
GCSAA Host
NBC Sports Next and Golf Channel
Ed Several
Chief Marketing Officer
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)
